HAWERA SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 49, 21 November 1907, Page 4

HAWERA SHOW.

PRINCIPAL PRIZE WINNERS. (by telegraph—special correspondent.) Hawera, November 20." . Ideal weather prevailed for tbe opening of the Hawora Show, and tho attendanco shows a marked increase upon last year. Tho Show promises to be a record in the history of'the Association. The arrangements were most complete in every respect, and the judging was carried out expeditiously and to tho general' satisfaction of exhibitors. The entries are in advance of all previous years. A telegram was received: from the Hon. .R, M'Nab regretting his.inability to'be,present at the smoke concert held this evening, when visitors and exhibitors were entertained. , COMPETITIONS. ■ The foll6wing are the results of the competitions :• 'Maiden hunters.—J. O'Donnellj 1; J; J,' Bryce, 2. . _ . ...... Pony ' leaping,—'VV. Higginson, 1: Bessie Mitchell, 2. Pony leaping. —H. Calder, 1; G. Sole, 2. Bare back riding.—W. J. Greaves and A, Gordon tied. CATTLE. Jerseys.—The judge (Mr. V. M. Tapp, of Onehunga), in conversation with our reporter, said that originally Onehunga .was the homo of the Jersey, and the .champion bull, Wild Cherry, owned by Griffiths and Cornwall, New Plymouth, came from Auckland in tho first instance. Although, the majority of the bulls were a good class, the winner stood out far abovo the others in quality, having good style and a fine head. The reserve champion, which was owned by. Mr. E. i'onner (Stratford), would mako a good bull , with a littlo -more age. Had. he received better attention ho would' have looked far . superior. Mr. T. Linn's Bullfinch was second in . the ajjed class. The yearlings could be classified as fair.' Aged cows were not a good class as a whole, not being typical of the breed. The winning cow in milk was a good class of animal, but low in condition. The remainder wore ordinary, In the cows the winner was- far too fat and coarse. The champion cow, Lady Disdain, owned by Mr. Charles Clarke, showed quality all over. She had been,in milk for some'time. It.willbc remembered that this cow scored first in her class, at Manawatu. Griffiths and Cornwall's Peggie, the reserve champion, was also a cow of good quality. The yearling classes were very satisfactory, and were superior to those exhibited "at Manawatu. Taking tho Jerseys throughout tlioy were a predominating feature in the cattle section, and the number of entries showed that they were fast, gaining favour in Taranaki. Tho principal prize winners in cows are: Mr. J. It. Linn, one first, five seconds, and a 'third; Mr. T.,R. Exley, two firsts', a sccond, and a third. In bulls, Messrs Griffiths and Cornwall, T. Linn, T. Clarke, and E. Bonner were tho leading prize winners. Ayrshires.—Messrs. Slack Bros., of Palmerston North, secured first for a heifer, calved sinco July 1, 1906, and two thirds in othor classes. The champion heifer was owned by Brown Bros., Ngaire. Mr. P. Home secured a first in the aged cow class. Slack Bros, scored an easy win with their champion • bull, Waitoitoi Laird, which was pronounced by the judge as the right class to produce a milking strain. Dutch Friesan. —Airs. Donald's Nethorland King caught the eye of Mr. Coleman the judgo for the champiouship bull, Mrs. R. Street's. Bell Block being second. Tho entries of both .bulls and cows were limited. The championship for cow (aged) went to Mr. T..R, Exley's Magpie. The other prize winners were: Mrs. R. Street, two firsts and a second; Mrs. Donald, first for heifer calved since July I, 1905.

Shorthorns.—Mr. M'Kenzie acted as judge, and pronounced tho quality generally as (rood, and a vast improvement upon thoso ho judged five years ago. Tho grade cattlo were good, especially tho cows. A few of tho young stool." wero slightly out of condition, owing to the season. Tho Moore-Hunter Estate was awarded tho champion ■ for tho cow calvctl prior to July 1, 1904. Tho same estate carried off a first in the heifer class, Messrs. H. G. Gibson (Eltliam), and J. 11. Sellers (Oltaiawa) wero the other leading prize-winners. In grado shorthorns, Mr. 11, G. Gibson secured the majority of prizes. Tho Mooro-Hunter Estate also shared in the honours, and secured tho championship for tho shorthorn bull, Mr. H. G. Gibson ueing second. In tho yomigor bull class tho former winner' was again successful. Polled Durham.—Mr. H. M'Kenzio, tho judge, was greatly impressed with this breed, and said they were well defined, and pronounced thorn as being ideal for line beef. Mr. J. H. Sellers, besides,taking tho championship for the heifer, calved sinco July 1, 1904, took all tho other prizes in the various classes. . Aberdeen-Angus—Mr. J. J. Campbell, of Itauuokonui, had tho field to himself, and, besides taking all tho first and second honours, carried off the championship with Grand Duchess in cows calved prior to July 1, 1904. -He also took the championship for bull

oalved sinco July 1, 1904. With the exception of a tiling prize to Mr. tV. Duirs, of IUQKQia, lie also carrie<J off all the bull prizes, having some exceptionally fine animals catered. e J'"i a We,—There was a groat display cf fat.stock,, chiefly between Mr. G. F. Moore, Ivat Iwi, .unci Moore-Hunter Estate. I'hi judges said they were very good all through'.Ilie principal breeds weio Herefords anc" shorthorns (a class noticed for doing well it the larannki district). In freezers, Mr. G. I'. Moore was awarded nil the first honours. Dairy herds oomjxitition fWllts art as follow:—'I; R. Ex ley, Inaha, 1 (constitution d(), milk vessels 28, general appearance 24, condition 29, total 111); Jas. C. Wright, Matapu,. 2 (constitution 26, milk vessels i 3, appearance 20, condition 22, total 91); A. J. Hastie, 3 (constitution 25, milk vessels 23, g?" eral appearance 20, condition 20, total ?8). There were nine entries for tho competition, but tho remainder were'low in condition, some also being deficient in constitution. DAIRY PRODUCE: The nxhibits were judged by Mr. W. "SVright, of Patea. Tho chccso ho considered was far from being up to • expectations. Tha £80_ trophy for cheese made prior to May 31, IwOi'i suitable for tho London market, wont to tho Dalefieltl. Factory (Carterton), tha Ngaire Co-operative Dairy Company being second. The butter exhibits were highly satisfactory considering the age." Tho points were not given, aa it has been decided to adopt this course at summer shows. Bel] ii ]era ''ive Dairy Company was first," Mells Dairy Factory second, and Midhirst third. For tho lEgmont Society's 'trophy (value £20) Bell Block was also first in the 2?'t- separator butter suitable for export, ilio \\ nitara Co-operative Company was seo ond, and Midhirst third, ■ SHEEP. ' ; lliero were various ; opinions expressed round the pens regarding the class of sheep best adapted for jtho district, and tho Rornney Lincoln cross found a good d.eal of favour m laranaki. The Romney class, however, was the smallest-in: tho show, Mr. H. f. Best, of Norpmby, being the chief exhibitor, and to lim went the distinction ol owning the champion ram. He was the only exhibitor in ewes. Mr. T. B. Cleland and iurs. u. J3. Slack were also successful in securing prizes.; Lincolns.—The Lincolns . induced strong competition, both rams and owe? being well represented. The fighting forces, were con\\iC m 0 Messrs.. W, Gadsby (Manutahi), and u i )) ■ v ' )o,irno (Whonunkura),. J, D. Hughes OVhenijakura), and J; R, Corrigan (Hawera). Witji fow exceptions the-sheep wore well shown, and tha quality generally left very little, to be desired, Instances were pointed opt by the judge where sufficient attention; had not been paid. to. tha t ?P" -ri championship for the rani went to Mr. W. H. jWybourne,who also secured second and tliirtl, and a similar honour- was conferred upon him for his ewe! above eighteen months witji- lamb at foot'. In' tho- sama class he ran second and third. ' Mr.- W.' Gadsby .secured first and secoird in "rams under eighteen months, ,'second and ''third with two ewes :above eighteen month's-"with-lambs at foot, first, second, and third; with one ewe under eighteen months, also with two ewc3 the same ago. Mr. J. D. Hughes won tho prizo for two rams shorn under twelve months.

English Leicesters.—Mr. J. R. Lancaster, (if Palmerston took both championships for ram and owe. In addition ho was awarded first for ram under eighteen months, first for two rams under eighteen months, first and. second for two ewes with lamb at foot,, second and third with ewe under eighteenmonths, sccond for two owes under eighteen, months,, and first and second . for two ranis shorn under eighteen months. The champion ram has an unbeaten record for shows thii season. The judge states that generally tho right class of breeding has been brought out, and taking the exhibits all round they are a bettor class than those at Manawatu. lt is probable that after exhibition at New Plymouth. Mr; Lancaster will take his team to Auckland;.... > Border ' Leicesters,—Tho (Jompotition i here was more divided than tin. the "-other, Slack Brothers were- awarded; championship' for ram. and ewe, besides taking x number! of-other- prizes; -."Momohaki State Farm car-'" ried oft' a firstj two; seconds,' 1 andi a'third." Mr.-G. V. Pe'arcc, Kakaramea, was tbe other prinoipal prize-taker. ■; : - * "■ > Shropshire Downs.—Mr. J. R. Oorrigan was'the only exhibitor in rams, and carried off twenty prizes, including the two championships.. , Southdowns.—This class was very irell'anij evenly represented, and. the wool was in splendid' condition. ' Mr. S.' R. Lancaster' had the honour of capturing nearly all the prizes, including two • chainpion'ships. 'His champion' ewe, the judge states, was the: bost that has ever-entered Hawera Sho'nv Tho ram wiir make aii r 'excellent sheep. The Moore Hunter Estate were r'unners-up in'the prize list. _ "

Grade ■ Shcfcp.—ln Lincolns, Mr. A. S. Tonks was beaten in the pen of three long wool owes with lamb 'at-'foot,' but in three' owe hoggets, ' unshorn; he took' first'and third, 'and'.-first in "shorn 'class. AJTr! H. Middlcton in ; the latter class was seoond and third. The awards in the English" Leicester olass nil went to Mr. J. ; E. He was also successful in Border L.eicesters, as was, Mr. A.'S. Tonks. , ■: ' Fat Sheep.—The Judge (Mr. Riddel)'. Fas greatly pleased with the quality and appearance of the fat sheep, which-wore ; all that could be desired. In freezers tho first-a and seconds would be hard to eclipse at any show. Tho lambs wero not so good and' wore irregular and wanting in condition." . Tho breed was on the right standard. The principal honours in freezers .fell to a Hawera breeder, Mr. A. S. Tonks, who carried off tho loading prizes. Mr. F. Livingston, of- tho same locality, was a good runner up. In fats .Mr. Tonks was also m the front ranks with' Messrs.. I\ ■ Livingston and M. J. Goodson as runners up. PIGS. Tho Judge'of pigs was loud in. his praises upon the quality of the exhibits, which were practically all Berksires. The entries, how-', ever, wero most disappointing.... The ' bacoii", classes had no place in the show. Tho champioiV prizo for Berkshire boar, twelve months and 9ver l ,fell to the lot of Mr. J. H. Sollers (Okaiawa), and the sow under twelve'months, to Slack Bros. These wero the only com-. petitors in Bcrkshires. Poland Chinas Wers represented by three pens from Mr. J. H. Sellers, who received first - prizes in each in. stance. In tho general class Mr. Q. Castlo (Hawera)'had tho only entry, HORSES. Tho majority of the horses will bo judged to-morrow. The draught section was- very strong, and indicates, thatvthey understandhow to breed a good, typo of animal :n Hawera. The Judge, jSIr. Peter Martin, whohails from Oamaru, states that they compare favourably with the Soi)th rlsland, and that tho right class of horse is. hiding,bred. Every section fillod well, and-, gave no reason to* doubt that thero was, an . abundance of draughts in Taranaki. ,'fhd championship went to Mr. A. a mare over four years. Tho other ajvards wero: —' Brood mares, fqur years and '.over in foal or with foal at foot—J. S. OuglitOn, 1; J. Campbell, 2. i'oal-r-J. Campbell, ,i;..'J. Grant-, 2. Jlaro and two progeny—\Y, ,',Gadsby, 1.Filly or mare, three year's— J.' 1. Filly, two years—W. Gadsby, I.' Filly, 'one Sparks, 1. years— F. A. Bremer, 1. Gelding, two;ye?jS—Moore Hunter Estate, 1 (also one year)', '"jjpolt, oneyear—F. A. Bremer, 1. Three Veaflings—J,. Grant, 1. Pair mares—J. S. Qmditon, 1, Pair geldings—F. A. Bremer, 1.-' j " Thoroughbreds.—These wero n<jt'strongly represented, but quality was iif''evidence. Brood mare, four years and over —\V." Higginson, 1. Maro filly or gelding—M. RoWl'ts, 1. Filly or gelding, two years—W. Bradford, 1. Colt—G. F. Monro, . Carriago and Coaching.—This tf*s >S!l£o a small class, and thero was nothihg' iat a speciality in tho exhibits. • ••'->£' ■" ' Ponies.—A very good class of ponies fnee<j the Judge.